Pet Stylist - Expert Grooming, Growth & Perks

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

Grooming equipment and supplies

Job summary

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist Groomer to perform expert grooming services for our valued clients’ pets. You will manage bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming and ear cleaning while ensuring pet safety and comfort.

You’ll use top-tier grooming equipment and maintain a clean salon, delivering excellent customer service. We offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401k plan, paid time off and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or prior grooming experience.
• Proficiency with grooming cuts, nails, ears, and gland cleaning.
• Strong attention to safety and animal welfare.
• Excellent customer service and communication with pet parents.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional grooming services: bathing, drying, brushing, cuts, nails, ears, and glands.
• Operate grooming tools and maintain equipment hygiene and safety.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming grooming area for pets and owners.
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care.

Skills

Grooming expertise

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Petco is hiring a Pet Stylist Groomer to perform expert grooming services for our valued clients’ pets. You will manage bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts, nail trimming and ear cleaning while ensuring pet safety and comfort.

You’ll use top-tier grooming equipment and maintain a clean salon, delivering excellent customer service. We offer competitive base pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, a 401k plan, paid time off and employee discounts.